Everyone who went on that stage to collect their awards simply made a dignified dry-eyed speech about why someone else was a more worthy winner.
The Sun
The goal that won it was a worthy winner.
The Sun
Haunting and morally complex, the novel deserves its place on the list and would make a worthy winner.
Times, Sunday Times
In a less strong field, any of the above could have been a worthy winner.
Times, Sunday Times
I cannot think of a more worthy winner.
The Sun